The recent Ontario budget's promise of $21.6 million over three years for Université de Sudbury is "exactly what we were hoping for," president and vice-chancellor Serge Miville told University Affairs in an interview this week.
"This is the first time we've seen the numbers this clearly spelled out in black and white in the province's budget documents. It's a major recognition that gives us the confidence and clarity we need."
According to Dr. Miville, this investment will bring financial stability to the institution, nearly five years after it was cut loose from the larger Laurentian University in the midst of a financial crisis.
"It will go towards covering the salaries of academic and administrative staff, renting classroom and lab space, and delivering our academic portfolio. At this stage, we are focussed on healthcare, social sciences, the arts and commerce. It gives us a solid foundation to build on," said Dr. Miville.
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